Lakeland Industries, Inc. Appoints James M. Jenkins as President. This continuity in leadership ensures a smooth transition and maintains the Company's strategic direction. Mr. Jenkins will remain Executive Chairman, and Tom McAteer Lead Independent Director.

Lakeland Industries, Inc. (the "Company" or "Lakeland"), a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing for industry, healthcare and first responders on the federal, state and local levels, announced the appointment of James "Jim" M. Jenkins as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2024, following a comprehensive search by the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Jenkins, a seasoned leader, has a rich history with Lakeland. He had held the role of Executive Chairman of Lakeland since August 2023 and previously held the position of Acting CEO since February 1, 2024, stepping into this role following the departure of Charles D. Roberson, the company's previous CEO.

Before this, he served as the Chairman of the Board from February 1, 2023, through August 2023 and as a director since 2016 and from 2012 to 2015. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the development of the Company's strategy to build a premier global fire services brand and drive profitable growth in our other strategic product lines through product development, channel diversification, and operations optimization. Mr. Jenkins most recently served as the Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Development Officer and Corporate Secretary for Transcat, Inc., a provider of calibration, repair, inspection and laboratory services.

Under his leadership, Transcat achieved outstanding shareholder returns, increasing its market capitalization by $600 million and revenue by almost $100 million. Before joining Transcat, Mr. Jenkins was a partner at Harter Secrest &Emery LLP, a regional law firm in New York State, from 2001 until 2020.